Study of Ocean Currents Reveal Intensification of Tropical Cyclones Around the World
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 16 November 2022
Scripps scientists used decades of ocean current data from NOAA’s Global Drifter Program to show tropical cyclones intensified 1991–2020, with wind speeds up 15–21%, providing the first reliable global evidence of increasing cyclone strength.
Keywords: tropical cyclones, Scripps Oceanography, Global Drifter Program, hurricane intensity
Historic Keeling Curve Observation Interrupted by Volcanic Eruption
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 29 November 2022
The Keeling Curve CO₂ monitoring at Mauna Loa halted Nov. 28 due to a volcanic eruption and power loss. Scripps Oceanography is assessing relocation options to maintain the world-famous 60+ year record of rising atmospheric carbon dioxide.
Keywords: Keeling Curve, Scripps Oceanography, Mauna Loa, CO₂ monitoring
Scientists Dig into Sediments for Clues on Carbon Storage
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 1 December 2022
Scripps Oceanography researchers, led by Matthew Costa, analyzed mangrove sediment cores across Latin America, finding that sediment depth largely determines carbon storage. The results inform coastal blue carbon conservation and restoration strategies.
Keywords: mangroves, blue carbon, sediment cores, carbon sequestration, Scripps Oceanography
